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Gauteng Agricultural Sector Surges with R4.68 Billion in Exports Despite Unprecedented Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak

JOHANNESBURG — In the face of severe fiscal constraints, climate pressures, and the largest outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) ever…

Gauteng’s Infrastructure Dilemma: Balancing Capital Delivery, Job Creation, and Operational Backlogs

Gauteng’s economic engine relies heavily on the efficiency and reliability of its transport network. Tabling the Gauteng Department of Roads…

Gauteng Fiscal Governance Holds Firm as Direct Investment Surges Past Targets

In an encouraging sign of fiscal discipline and operational resilience, the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) has secured an…

Tau Champions South Africa as Key African Investment Hub at Dubai AIM Congress

South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau, has arrived in the United Arab Emirates to lead…

Bridging the Spatial Divide: Why the 2026 Rural and Township Economy Report is a Blueprint for Inclusive Growth

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s economic narrative has long been defined by a stark geographical paradox: vibrant metropolitan commercial hubs driving…

Gauteng Agricultural Sector Gains Momentum as Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreaks Plunge 96%

Gauteng’s livestock sector has taken a decisive step toward recovery following a dramatic 96.34% reduction in new Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)…

Uncompetitive Supply Chains Leave Township and Rural Businesses Trapped in High-Cost Spiral

Township and rural enterprises in South Africa are operating at a fundamental competitive disadvantage compared to national chains, locked out…

El Niño Threatens South African Agriculture: Department Warns Farmers as Dry 2026/27 Summer Approaches

PRETORIA — South Africa’s agricultural sector faces a challenging period ahead as the Department of Agriculture (DoA) issues an urgent…

Fragile Foundations: AI Investment and Debt Strain Dominate G20 Economic Outlook

As G20 finance ministers and central bank governors concluded their summit in Asheville, North Carolina, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing…

Beyond the Celebration Month: Gauteng Betters Its Economic Blueprint with Integrated Tourism and Mobility Push

JOHANNESBURG — In a strategic departure from traditional single-month promotional drives, Gauteng’s tourism authorities are unveiling a unified economic and…